Game three of the preseason is commonly known as the “Dress Rehearsal” game and here are six things to watch during the game when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Cleveland Browns as we bid adieu to the starters in the preseason.
With the all-important third preseason game coming up this Saturday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, not because of the opponent or the outcome but because it is the last game the starters will play before the regular season, and there are many story lines involving the starters still to watch.
But first, the opponent …. the Cleveland Browns a team that the Buccaneers played last preseason (the Buccaneers preseason schedule, minus the first game, is exactly the same as last seasons) are in flux still trying to find that elusive franchise quarterback.
This time second round draft pick quarterback Deshone Kizer will get the start over struggling Brock Osweiler, and the Browns are coming into Raymond James Stadium with a rebuilt team after having ten draft picks last season including three in the first round where they selected Myles Garrett number one overall.
Last season in the “Dress Rehearsal” game, the Buccaneers beat the Browns 30-13 as the Browns went on to a 1-15 regular season record. Now let’s dive into some things to watch for in this season preseason matchup with Browns.